ivWatch Receives CE Mark for the ivWatch Model 400

Recent regulatory approvals and global certification pave the way for international distribution

HAMPTON, Va., August 29, 2018 – ivWatch, the only provider of continuous monitoring devices for the early detection of intravenous (IV) infiltrations and extravasations, announced the CE marking of the ivWatch Model 400. In addition to conforming to European standards, the company obtained ISO 13485:2016 Certification through the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP), a global standard for medical device quality management systems. The first-of-its-kind and FDA-cleared device is currently sold in the U.S. through direct sales by ivWatch utilizing group purchasing contracts from Premier and Vizient, Inc.

“Peripheral IV therapy is among the most common invasive hospital procedures performed worldwide. Having the ability to extend the only surveillance monitoring technology for early detection of these common IV complications to new markets will help improve patient safety and effectiveness of IV therapy on a much larger scale,” said Gary Warren, president and CEO of ivWatch. “Navigating the comprehensive process to secure these regulatory milestones not only makes ivWatch positioned for growth but gives us the ability to respond quickly to new opportunities.”

MDSAP enables medical device manufacturers to contract with an authorized third-party auditing organization to conduct a single audit which satisfies all regulatory authorities in a given market. In addition to the U.S. FDA, other authorities participating in the program include those in Australia, Brazil, Canada and Japan. These achievements come only weeks after ivWatch was issued a medical device license by Health Canada, and supports an ongoing licensing and distribution partnership with Terumo Corporation in Japan.

Because the ivWatch Model 400 continuously monitors the IV site, it offers a significantly improved measure of security to a standard, unmonitored peripheral IV, thereby also reducing costs associated with wasted medications and adverse events. Reliable early detection and notifications of infiltration is the next step for improving patient outcomes during IV therapy.

About ivWatch:ivWatch, LLC is the leading medical device manufacturer and biosensor technology company focused on improving patient safety and the effectiveness of intravenous therapy. Our dedicated and passionate team is focused on our company vision of eliminating patient harm caused by infiltrations and extravasations. Through our innovative monitored IV solutions, we help minimize the risks associated with adverse IV events. Follow us on Twitter @ivWatch or Facebook @ivWatchLLC. https://www.ivwatch.com/

Peripheral IVs have flown under the radar & their complications have been underreported, undocumented and often ignored. This includes complications like IV infiltration/extravasation - our top priorities.

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